Develop creative and critical thinking in their approach to solving scientific problems

Research scientific information from a range of sources

Develop a range of practical skills, including the safe use of science

Pupils will learn about:

Organisms and Health

Interdependence of plants and animals

Cells, genes and reproduction

Healthy body and mind

Chemical and material behaviour

Atoms and chemical changes

Structures, properties, uses of materials

Elements, compounds and mixtures

Forces and energy

Forces and energy transfer

Using electricity

Sound and light

Earth and Universe

The environment and human influences

The solar system and universe

During Year 10 our pupils are given the opportunity to choose from Single Award Science, Double Award Science and BTEC Science. Pupils are involved in meetings with the staff to help them with that decision.

DEPARTMENTS

Welcome to St.Joseph’s High School Crossmaglen

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our school website. St Joseph’s High School Crossmaglen is a non selective, co-educational post primary school that welcomes and values all pupils from 11 – 18 years, and encourages them to be the best that they can be.

St. Joseph’s works in partnership with parents and pupils to maximise the academic and creative potential of all pupils enabling them to achieve the highest educational standards, thereby enriching their lives, the community and the economy.

As a Catholic school we promote dignity, self esteem, respect and foster the faith of all pupils. We pride ourselves on being a community in which each individual is recognised and valued.